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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ed Frettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Dundee will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ed Frettish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Dundee!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frettish throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dundee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frettish is fending him off so far but Dundee persists. Nope, Frettish circles away and we're back to standing.
Dundee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dundee doesn't manage to clinch there - Frettish circles away.
Frettish throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dundee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frettish is fending him off so far but Dundee persists. Nope, Frettish circles away and we're back to standing.
Ed Frettish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Dundee.
Dundee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dundee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dundee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dundee has a takedown stuffed.
Dundee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dundee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Frettish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frettish connects with a leg kick. Dundee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frettish looks for the body kick but Dundee saw that one coming.
Dundee gets tackled into the cage by Frettish. Frettish maintains the clinch.
Dundee wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Frettish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee tries to pull guard but Frettish won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee wants a takedown.
Frettish trying to land knees to the body.
Dundee takes an elbow to the temple.
Frettish is struggling to control the position.
Dundee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frettish is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dundee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dundee goes for a takedown attempt but Frettish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frettish lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dundee's sensitive parts.
Dundee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dundee fails with the takedown.
Frettish looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Frettish pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frettish looks to throw a body kick
and Dundee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frettish throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frettish drives through and clinches with Dundee against the cage.
Dundee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frettish.
Frettish taking a breather.
Dundee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Frettish lands an elbow inside.
Frettish manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Frettish lands an elbow inside that Dundee shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frettish gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dundee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frettish struggles to land a body shot inside as Dundee controls his hands.
Dundee is trying to pull guard but Frettish has him pressed against the cage.
Dundee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frettish.
Frettish slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dundee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frettish backwards.
Frettish looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frettish.
Frettish throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dundee blocks it with crossed arms.
Dundee blocks an elbow strike from Frettish.
Frettish connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dundee's face.
Dundee jumps guard but Frettish turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Frettish.
Dundee pushes off an throws an elbow but Frettish leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dundee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Frettish lands a nice elbow.
Dundee blocks an elbow strike.
Frettish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dundee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dundee wants to sweep here but Frettish controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dundee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frettish sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dundee's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dundee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dundee.
Frettish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frettish trying to control but Dundee is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Frettish dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Frettish looks to throw a body kick
and Dundee counters with a left and a right that stings Frettish.
Nice takedown defense from Frettish. No joy for Dundee on that attempt.
Frettish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dundee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dundee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That kick from Frettish tenderised Dundee's leg. Dundee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frettish thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frettish scores with a push kick.
Frettish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dundee.
Ed Frettish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Dundee.
Dundee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dundee with a poor takedown
and Frettish counters with a nice body kick.
Michael Dundee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dundee tries to clinch up
and Frettish counters with a body kick.
Dundee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ed Frettish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frettish throws a front kick that sends Dundee stumbling back into the cage.
Dundee is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dundee moves out of range as Frettish throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frettish, right into the meat.
Dundee gets tackled into the cage by Frettish. Frettish maintains the clinch.
Dundee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dundee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Frettish misses with a knee to the head.
Dundee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Frettish.
Dundee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dundee tries to pull guard but Frettish forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Frettish creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dundee's defenses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Frettish lands a damaging elbow.
Frettish slowing the pace effectively.
Dundee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frettish pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dundee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frettish misses with a body kick.
Frettish thows a body kick. Dundee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dundee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frettish misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dundee avoids a kick to the body.
Dundee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frettish tries to avoid it but Dundee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frettish to the ground. Frettish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frettish scores with a kick to the midsection.
Frettish looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frettish moves into range and clinches up with Dundee.
Ed Frettish has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frettish will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dundee up against the cage.
Dundee is trying to push Frettish away but Frettish has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frettish comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dundee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frettish after a bit of a struggle.
Frettish with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frettish is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Frettish working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Frettish - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dundee takes an elbow to the temple.
Frettish creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dundee's defenses.
Dundee tries to circle away but Frettish has him pinned against the cage.
Dundee swings wildly with an uppercut but Frettish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frettish gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Frettish just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dundee's brow.
Dundee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frettish prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frettish holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Frettish tries to throw a body punch but Dundee avoids it by throwing Frettish back against the cage.
Frettish gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dundee.
Dundee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frettish is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dundee is looking for a takedown.
Frettish creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dundee's defenses.
Dundee has Frettish pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frettish manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Frettish leaning against his opponent.
Frettish lands an elbow just above Dundee 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frettish lands an elbow that stopped Dundee in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Frettish dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dundee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frettish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dundee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dundee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dundee won't allow Frettish to sweep him here.
Dundee postures up.
Frettish might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dundee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frettish keeping moving, preventing Dundee from controlling successfully.
Frettish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dundee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dundee won't allow Frettish to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frettish circles away.
Frettish throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dundee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frettish defends it nicely.
Dundee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frettish scores with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dundee.
Ed Frettish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Dundee.
Frettish lands a nice looking body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Frettish!
Frettish blocks a head kick by Dundee.
Frettish misses with a body kick.
Frettish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dundee.
Dundee tries to keep at a distance but Frettish has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frettish misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frettish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dundee can do to turn this around?
Dundee takes an elbow to the temple.
Frettish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frettish trying to stall but Dundee improves his position.
Dundee is trying to pull guard but Frettish turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dundee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frettish to keep the fight standing.
Frettish lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frettish comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dundee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frettish just stands there and leans against the cage.
Frettish lands an elbow inside.
Frettish lands a damaging elbow.
Frettish is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dundee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frettish gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frettish fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frettish comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Frettish just leaning against Dundee, taking a breather.
Dundee tries to pull guard but Frettish won't allow it.
Frettish gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dundee goes for a takedown attempt but Frettish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frettish moves into the clinch.
Frettish content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Frettish lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dundee takes an elbow to the temple.
Frettish comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Frettish lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frettish throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Frettish avoiding damage as Dundee throws knees to the body.
Frettish lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Frettish stalling.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frettish gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Frettish tries to land knees in the clinch but Dundee avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frettish.
Frettish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dundee tries to pull guard but Frettish won't allow it.
Frettish lands a damaging elbow.
Frettish is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dundee is defending well for now.
Dundee can't get the takedown.
Michael Dundee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ed Frettish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frettish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dundee's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Frettish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frettish, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Frettish!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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